Kerry takes lead in new poll

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A NEW opinion poll released today gives Democratic US presidential contender John Kerry a slight lead over Republican incumbent George W. Bush. The American Research Group poll of 1014 people gave 48 per cent of voter support to Mr Kerry and 46 per cent to Mr Bush.

With independent Ralph Nader included in the November 2 vote, Mr Kerry was given 46 per cent, Mr Bush 45 per cent and Mr Nader three per cent. The poll also indicated a growing number of Americans do not approve the president's policies - 48 per cent against and 45 per cent in favour - and a majority oppose his economic policy, 51 per cent to 43 per cent.

But Mr Kerry's advantage among independent voters has been cut by five percentage points, with 49 per cent saying they were ready to vote Democrat and 44 per cent Republican. With a margin of error of three percentage points, the poll confirmed that Mr Kerry and Mr Bush are still running neck and neck in the election campaign.One month ago, the institute gave Mr Kerry a 49-per cent to 46-per cent lead over Mr Bush.


http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,10656434%255E1702,00.html


Maybe this has something to do with it.
http://www.commondreams.org/headlines04/0902-06.htm

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1. Shock and Awe

you wrote:

Maybe this has something to do with it.
http://www.commondreams.org/headlines04/0902-06.htm

Or maybe its just that Kerry has been in an ad blackout since the Convention?

I'm overwhelmed by the fact that Kerry has maintained a lead without running ads, and while the Repubs are running their big top convention program.

I am simply in awe. :)

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3. I put that there because I know MANY people here have not

decided if they're voting because of this very issue. It is very touchy for many who do not believe this war should have started or that ABB is a good enough reason to vote.

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2. so much for the convention bounce, eh? n/t